Vaibhavi Wankhedkar
Vaibhavi Wankhedkar interned with ATB Legal while a final-year BBA LL.B. (Hons.) student at Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University.
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Corporate and Commercial
UAE’s Island Nation Partnerships: Mauritius & Serbia
Introduction The United Arab Emirates has established itself as a global trade hub through strategic economic partnerships that connect markets across continents. Two agreements that showcase this approach are the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements with Mauritius and Serbia. These partnerships represent important milestones in the UAE’s trade strategy, connecting the Emirates to Africa and Eastern Europe respectively. The UAE-Mauritius CEPA, signed on July 22, […]
Corporate and Commercial
UAE’s Gateway to Emerging Markets: Cambodia, Georgia & Jordan
The United Arab Emirates has undertaken an ambitious trade expansion strategy through its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) programme, which serves as a cornerstone of the nation’s economic diversification agenda. Among the 32 CEPA agreements concluded by the UAE, three partnerships with Cambodia, Georgia, and Jordan represent strategic bridges to emerging markets across Southeast Asia, the Caucasus, […]
Corporate and Commercial
UAE Expands to Latin America: Costa Rica, Chile & Beyond
The United Arab Emirates has marked a significant expansion of its economic footprint in Latin America through Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements with Chile and Costa Rica. These agreements represent the UAE’s strategic push to diversify trade partnerships beyond its traditional markets and establish itself as a global trade facilitator connecting multiple continents. Introduction: The UAE’s Latin American Strategy The […]
Corporate and Commercial
UAE-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Introduction The United Arab Emirates and Malaysia formalized their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on January 14, 2025, during a ceremony attended by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Malaysian Prime Minister His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim. The agreement came into force on October 1, 2025, establishing a framework to accelerate bilateral trade and create investment opportunities across […]
Corporate and Commercial
UAE-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Introduction The United Arab Emirates and Australia entered a new phase of economic cooperation with the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on 1 October 2025. This landmark agreement represents Australia’s first trade deal with a country in the Middle East and North Africa region, while marking a strategic milestone in the UAE’s broader economic diversification program. […]
Corporate and Commercial
UAE-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Introduction The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Indonesia signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on July 1, 2022, marking a significant milestone in the economic relationship between the two nations. The agreement officially entered into force on September 1, 2023, following the completion of all necessary legal requirements by both countries. This landmark trade […]
Corporate and Commercial
UAE-Turkey Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement: An Overview
The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Turkey signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on March 3, 2023, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral economic relations. The agreement officially entered into force on September 1, 2023, following ratification by both countries in accordance with their internal legal procedures. This CEPA represents […]
Corporate and Commercial
India-South Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
Introduction and Background The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and the Republic of Korea is a bilateral trade and investment agreement that marks an important phase in the economic relations between the two countries. The agreement was signed on 7 August 2009 in Seoul and came into force on 1 January 2010. Its entry into force followed more than […]
Corporate and Commercial
UAE CEPA Agreements 2026: Countries, Benefits & How to Use
Introduction The United Arab Emirates launched its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement program in September 2021 as part of the Projects of the 50 initiative. This strategic program aims to strengthen the UAE’s position as a global trade and logistics hub while driving economic diversification away from oil dependence. The UAE targets reaching 4 trillion dirhams in non-oil foreign […]
Corporate and Commercial
India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
Introduction and Background The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Japan represents a significant milestone in the economic relations between the two major economies of Asia. The agreement was signed on February 16, 2011, in Tokyo and came into force on August 1, 2011. Its status, alongside every other agreement India has signed or is negotiating, is listed in India’s free trade agreements: […]
Corporate and Commercial
Qualifying Free Zone Persons in the UAE: Eligibility Conditions for the 0% Corporate Tax Regime
An in-depth explanation of the eligibility requirements for Qualifying Free Zone Persons under the UAE Corporate Tax Law, including qualifying income, substance, de minimis thresholds, transfer pricing, and compliance obligations—with a focus on eligibility conditions, qualifying income, and compliance risks. Introduction This article provides an overview of the UAE’s zero percent corporate tax regime for Qualifying Free […]
India
India–Oman CEPA 2025 Explained: Tariffs, Services, Investment & Trade Impact
A practical overview of the 2025 India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, covering tariff liberalisation, key beneficiary sectors, services commitments, professional mobility, and the agreement’s wider trade and investment significance. A Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a bilateral trade arrangement that goes beyond the scope of traditional Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). In a CEPA, countries agree […]